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Abstract

The article deals with the theoretical aspects of appeals of citizens of Ukraine concerning constitutional and legal dimension in the context of Ukraine's integration into the European socio-political space, taking into consideration the participation of citizens in the management of state affairs. An analysis of the Law of Ukraine “On Citizens' Appeals” from the standpoint of the Constitution of Ukraine is carried out. The right of citizens to appeal is described as political and subjective phenomena. The main features of the right to appeal in the context of political and subjective rights are identified. The legal possibilities of foreigners and stateless persons regarding the right to appeal in the context of constitutional rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution of Ukraine are considered. Amendments and additions to the current legislation are proposed in order to increase the effectiveness of legal regulation of citizens' appeals to public authorities. In the Law “On Citizens' Appeals”, it is expedient to differentiate the rights of citizens of Ukraine and foreigners, stateless persons to appeal and change the name of the legal act. It is necessary to supplement the Law "On Citizens' Appeals" with the types of appeals contained in other laws and regulations, such as requests, petitions, notifications. In the Law “On Appeals of Citizens”, it is expedient to establish uniform rules of consideration of collective appeals, guarantees of the given right for minors, the persons who are recognized as incapable by court. The constitutional right to appeal is multifaceted; it is part of the legal possibilities of political rights, which in combination with other constitutional rights and freedoms allows implementing the principles of the rule of law and democracy

Keywords: appeals, citizens, constitutional rights, guarantees, political rights, subjective rights, foreigners

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